Manchester City chasing Getafe star Abdel Barrada

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Getafe star Abdel Barrada when the transfer window opens either in January or next summer.

Abdelaziz Barrada played for Morocco at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Picture: Getty)

The midfielder is on the radar of Citizens boss Roberto Mancini , who is still keen to strengthen his squad despite bringing in the likes of Jack Rodwell and Javi Garcia over the summer.

Barrada’s agent Jesus Mesas has revealed the Premier League champions are showing signs of strong interest in his client.

‘It’s true Manchester City are following Abdel. They have a fixed scout in La Liga each weekend to watch several games,’ he stated.

‘But it is too early to make a decision on a possible transfer. We will have to wait until the season ends.’

Mancini’s desire to bring in reinforcements of Barrada’s quality could be linked to the fact his side have started the current season in stuttering form and with several unconvincing performances to boot.

City have not won in their last four matches and were dumped out of the Capital One Cup by Aston Villa this week.

They travel to Fulham today, looking to arrest a mini-slump that has seen them fall four points off the pace in the Premier League title race.